Originally Posted by
RAFEngO74to09
When I first had an occasion to speak to RAFCTE about RIAT, I was somewhat surprised to discover they had a gucci HQ for their permanent staff just down the road from the RAF Fairford Main Gate - complete with dining room and chef. They certainly don't slum it.
I guess they have to entertain guests during the organisational phase, and it would prove economical (in cost and time) to do this in-house rather than going out to hotels/restaurants - better for security, too.